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Zura Bio appoints Eisner and Nirula to board; Graham resigns
Zura Bio Ltd
- Neil Graham resigned from Zura's board effective Feb 21, 2026; departure not due to any disagreement.
- Mark Eisner (Vir Bio CMO) and Ajay Nirula (Recludix Pharma EVP R&D, former Lilly exec) appointed as directors.
- Each new director receives $40k annual cash retainer and initial option for up to 51,000 shares (or $200k value).
- Board changes come as Zura advances Phase 2 tibulizumab trials in hidradenitis suppurativa and systemic sclerosis.